BYD is recalling 96,714 Dolphin and Yuan Plus vehicles in China starting September 30, for fire risk due to manufacturing process. Read more…
BREAKING: Nio announces RMB 3.3 billion investment in Nio China from strategic investors
Nio China has received a new investment of RMB 3.3 billion from strategic investors in Hefei, and Nio will also invest RMB 10 billion to subscribe for newly issued shares in Nio China.
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Mazda EZ-6 is a new electric sedan exclusive to China
Mazda has finally lifted the curtain on its latest electric vehicle, the EZ-6 sedan. Developed in partnership with Changan, this sleek new model will be available in both fully electric and extended-range (EREV) versions. But there’s a catch: for now, the EZ-6 will only be available in China. While the EZ-6 shares a platform with the Deepal SL03 and L07… Read more…
Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law
It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see this happen. Read more…
Nio Onvo promises customers ordering L60s now will get deliveries within this year
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo has promised that customers ordering L60s now will get deliveries within this year, saying that bottlenecks previously limiting capacity ramp-up are being quickly resolved. Read more…
Industry first: Komatsu reveals power agnostic 320 ton haul truck
Japanese equipment giant Komatsu dropped its new, 320-ton Power Agnostic 930E mining truck at MinsExpo trade show in Las Vegas, calling it a future-ready solution that can run on diesel, hydrogen, or pure electric power. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review
Hyundai has been rapidly increasing its performance “N” brand in recent years by competing in multiple rally championships and offering highly-potent turbocharged engines for its ICE-powered models. And with the electric Ioniq lineup doing so well in the market it was only a matter of time before the Koreans release a high-performance EV. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N came on the… Read more…
Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels
Echoing the words of hydrogen critics everywhere, Mahle Chairman Arnd Franz says that building out a hydrogen infrastructure won’t be possible without “blue” H made from fossil fuels. Read more…
Score a sporty new Fiat 500e at more than 30% off MSRP
It’s no Ferrari, but owning a sporty little Fiat 500e is about as close to putting a cavallino rampante in the garage as most of us will ever get. And if we act soon, we could do just that for 30% less money than before. Read more…
isinwheel has an electric ride for everyone – check out these 6 standouts
isinwheel’s terrific personal EVs “bring all the things you want closer to you.” Whether it’s an electric scooter, an e-bike, or an e-skateboard, the three things you’re guaranteed to get no matter which you choose are fun, safety, and affordability. Read more…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Wishes NACS Ramp Up Was Faster
Scaringe said there was no ‘tension’ with Tesla and that the two companies are partners that work well together. Read more…
Dead Fisker Ocean Bought For $10,000, Rebuilt For Chump Change
How’s that for depreciation? Read more…
Hyundai’s Plan For Underground EV Fires: This Firefighting Robot
The Hyundai Motor Group is not messing around when it comes to the threat of parking garage EV fires. Read more…
Xpeng enters Spain and Portugal with 3 models
Xpeng has launched the G9 and G6 SUVs and the P7 sedan in Spain and Portugal as it expands its European footprint. Read more…
Battery recycling: Plans for Indo-American joint venture
Indian battery recycler Lohum wants to set up a joint venture in the US with partners ReElement Technologies and American Metals. In addition to focussing on recycling, the new company will also supply reconditioned battery material. Read more…
Xpeng installs first HPC chargers with up to 800 kW
Xpeng has started building its new generation S5 HPC charging stations with up to 800 kW of power in China. Until now, Xpeng’s most powerful charger was the S4 column, launched in 2022. Read more…
CAM: Market development of electric cars in Europe varies but remains constant
According to the latest figures from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM), average registrations of battery-electric cars in Europe have only fallen by 5.5 per cent this year. However, there are major differences between the countries, as the electric mobility market has developed favourably in most of them, while the outlook for 2025 is positive! Read more…
Tesla ships 1 millionth China-made car for export from Shanghai
By the end of August, Tesla had exported a total of 966,945 vehicles from China, according to data compiled by CnEVPost. Read more…
Nio Onvo begins L60 deliveries
The Onvo L60 is currently only available with a 60-kWh battery pack, and deliveries of long-range vehicles with an 85-kWh pack are expected to begin in December. Read more…
UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike
The UAW union’s Stellantis Council met yesterday to discuss the beleaguered carmaker’s “ongoing failure” to honor the agreement that ended the 2023 labor strike, and their latest union memo doesn’t pull many punches. Read more…
